SWIFT/BIC code ALFHPKKA505
ALFHPKKA505 belongs to Bank Alfalah Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALFHPKKA505 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALFHPKKA |
| Branch code | 505 |
| Bank | Bank Alfalah Limited |
| Branch | Islamic Banking, Uni Towers Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Bank Alfalah Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALFH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 505 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code ALFHPKKA505?
The code ALFHPKKA505 belongs to Islamic Banking, Uni Towers Branch, a branch or department of Bank Alfalah Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use ALFHPKKA instead of ALFHPKKA505?
ALFHPKKA points to the head office of Bank Alfalah Limited, while ALFHPKKA505 is Islamic Banking, Uni Towers Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ALFHPKKA505 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Alfalah Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank Alfalah Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Alfalah Limited in Pakistan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use ALFHPKKA505 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ALFHPKKA505 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in ALFHPKKA505 stand for?
ALFH is the institution code of Bank Alfalah Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and 505 identifies the department Islamic Banking, Uni Towers Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.